analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ECF0E0 — Alabaster
#ECF0E0 is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 75° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#ecf0e0
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Tints and shades of #ECF0E0
- f9faf5
- e5ebd5
- d2dcb5
- bfcc96
- abbd76
- 98ae56
- 7d9045
- 627036
- 465127
- 2b3118
- 0f1108
Color schemes using #ECF0E0
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#ECF0E0 FAQ
What color is #ECF0E0?
#ECF0E0 is a shade of alabaster in the green family. It has a hue of 75 degrees, 35% saturation and 91% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #ECF0E0?
#ECF0E0 is rgb(236, 240, 224) in RGB, hsl(75, 35%, 91%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 0%, 7%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ECF0E0?
White text on this background reaches 1.16:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 18.11:1.
What colors go well with #ECF0E0?
Its direct complement is #E4E0F0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E0E4F0 and #ECE0F0 gives you contrast without the vibration.